Central Michigan vs San Jose State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 29 Aug 2025
College Football Betting Preview: Central Michigan vs San Jose State
Central Michigan square off against San Jose State in this NCAAF Week 1 matchup at CEFCU Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 22:30 on Friday 29 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.
SJSU Could Make it a One-Sided Affair
There are odds of -110 that San Jose State cover the -13.5 line against Central Michigan. We think this is a more than generous spread for this betting prediction where there is plenty of value available.
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Two Teams Defeated in Last Game
Central Michigan Chippewas were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road at Huskie Stadium. Northern Illinois Huskies claimed a 24-16 win.
In their most recent outing, San Jose State Spartans fell 41-39 to South Florida Bulls in the Hawai‘i Bowl at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex.
Central Michigan vs San Jose State Prediction & Picks
Tackle Central Michigan vs San Jose State with all the betting insight you need, including our match prediction, scoreline forecast, key player prop selections and a hand-picked bet builder.
Game Prediction
We’re predicting that this could be a one-sided college football affair. Our pick is to therefore take San Jose State at -110 to cover an appealing -13.5 line on the spread.
We put solid research behind every CFB pick, starting with recent form and a clear read on injuries. From there, key stats and advanced metrics help complete the picture and support smarter betting decisions.
Key Central Michigan vs San Jose State stats:
SJSU -13.5 Probability
The top sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 52.4% likelihood of this pick winning. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this college bet.
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Best Bet
San Jose State -13.5 @ -110
Player Prop Picks
Walker Eget (San Jose State) is priced at -114 to go beyond 310.5 passing yards. We believe it makes sense to stick with him on the Over and bettors can be confident in this QB Passing Yards pick.
Danny Scudero (San Jose State) can be backed at odds of -141 to hit paydirt. There are appealing odds on offer for this Anytime Touchdown Scorer pick, and we believe it's an attractive wager for him to punch it in.
Same Game Parlay Picks
Our same game parlay pick is San Jose State -13.5 on the spread, Over 51.5 and Walker Eget (San Jose State) to go Over 310.5 passing yards.
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Correct Score Prediction
21
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38
San Jose State
There is a speculative bet that can be enjoyed on the Spartans when it comes to the correct score lines. Taking them to win 38-21 should provide some entertainment.
Central Michigan vs San Jose State Odds
The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.
SJSU Heavy Favorites to Win
San Jose State are massive -435 favorites. They are regarded as 81% likely to win this college game judging by the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Central Michigan are trading at +330.
The current spread is 11.5 and the total points line is 51.5. The Totals offers football bettors an alternative way of getting involved. There’s the chance to back Under 51.5 at -105.
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Floyd Chalk IV Favorite to Be First TD Scorer
The First Touchdown Scorer favorite is Floyd Chalk IV at +300. Similar odds can be found if you’re interested in this player to register the final TD.
Touchdown
Rushing Yards
Micro Betting
Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the college football micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include the Next Play or Next Drive Result.
San Jose State Have Picked Up Eight Wins in Past Ten at Home
San Jose State are 8-2 in their last 10 home games, scoring 31.10 points per contest and conceding 23.10.
Central Michigan have dropped ten consecutive away games. They are 0-10 in their last 10 games on the road, posting 17.00 points per contest while yielding 36.00.
| Last 10 Games | W-L | P | PF | PA | O51.5 | U51.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 San Jose State Home Stats |
8-2 | 54.20 | 31.10 | 23.10 | 6 | 4 | |
 Central Michigan Away Stats |
0-10 | 53.00 | 17.00 | 36.00 | 5 | 5 | |
- W-L = Wins-Losses
- P = Avg. Points
- PF = Avg. Points For
- PA = Avg. Points Against
- O51.5 = Games Over 51.5 Points
- U51.5 = Games Under 51.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Central Michigan Chippewas Stats
San Jose State Spartans Stats
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
- 0 wins and 10 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +13.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
- +13.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road
- -13.5 Betting Line: Have not covered the spread in any of the last 10 games
- -13.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 48.30 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 53.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 51.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
- Over 51.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 18.90 pts and allowed 29.40 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 17.00 pts and allowed 36.00 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 59.60 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 53.70 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 51.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
- Over 51.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 27.90 pts and allowed 31.70 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 28.00 pts and allowed 25.70 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAF Standings Select Season
| Mountain West | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UNLV
|
6 | 0 | 229 | 178 | 51 | 3-0 | 3-0 | 6W |
San Diego State
|
5 | 1 | 184 | 73 | 111 | 3-0 | 2-1 | 4W |
Fresno State
|
5 | 2 | 205 | 166 | 39 | 3-0 | 2-2 | 1L |
Hawaii
|
5 | 2 | 198 | 167 | 31 | 4-1 | 1-1 | 2W |
Boise State
|
4 | 2 | 202 | 152 | 50 | 3-0 | 1-2 | 1W |
New Mexico
|
3 | 3 | 175 | 162 | 13 | 2-0 | 1-3 | 2L |
Utah State
|
3 | 3 | 208 | 196 | 12 | 3-0 | 0-3 | 2L |
Wyoming
|
3 | 3 | 119 | 134 | -15 | 2-2 | 1-1 | 1W |
Colorado State
|
2 | 4 | 134 | 158 | -24 | 2-2 | 0-2 | 1W |
|
San Jose State
|
2 | 4 | 144 | 175 | -31 | 2-1 | 0-3 | 1L |
Air Force
|
1 | 5 | 230 | 240 | -10 | 1-2 | 0-3 | 5L |
Nevada
|
1 | 5 | 87 | 172 | -85 | 1-2 | 0-3 | 4L |
| Mid-American | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Western Michigan
|
4 | 3 | 160 | 124 | 36 | 3-1 | 1-2 | 4W |
Bowling Green
|
3 | 3 | 134 | 152 | -18 | 3-0 | 0-3 | 1W |
Buffalo
|
3 | 3 | 151 | 128 | 23 | 2-2 | 1-1 | 1W |
|
Central Michigan
|
3 | 3 | 131 | 173 | -42 | 2-0 | 1-3 | 1L |
Miami (OH)
|
3 | 3 | 138 | 124 | 14 | 1-1 | 2-2 | 3W |
Ohio
|
3 | 3 | 158 | 156 | 2 | 3-0 | 0-3 | 1L |
Toledo
|
3 | 3 | 202 | 90 | 112 | 3-0 | 0-3 | 1L |
Ball State
|
2 | 4 | 82 | 189 | -107 | 2-0 | 0-4 | 1L |
Kent State
|
2 | 4 | 115 | 226 | -111 | 2-1 | 0-3 | 1W |
Akron
|
2 | 5 | 117 | 203 | -86 | 2-2 | 0-3 | 1L |
Eastern Michigan
|
2 | 5 | 166 | 224 | -58 | 2-1 | 0-4 | 1W |
Northern Illinois
|
1 | 5 | 65 | 122 | -57 | 1-2 | 0-3 | 5L |
Massachusetts
|
0 | 6 | 58 | 221 | -163 | 0-3 | 0-3 | 6L |
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